Angela Kern69 said:Of course, that doesn't change my view at all—Academy Awards usually go to highly overrated movies that are actually pretty mediocre.
That said, Walk the Line is genuinely a GREAT movie... Way better than that lackluster Raya from last year. And the only reason Walk the Line isn't nominated is probably because they didn't want to have a biopic about a legendary deceased American singer nominated two years in a row...
Frank Moore4 said:I just finished writing this over at the World Economic Forum, but since it fits this thread perfectly, I figured I’d drop it here too. 🙂
Post: There's no way he's getting a nod [referring to Ian McDiarmid's role in Sith Revenge] because the Academy Awards, the Emmys, and the Golden Globes are all notorious for snubbing anything that smells like Sci-Fi—especially when it comes to the big categories like Best Picture, Directing, Acting, or Writing.
A perfect example of that kind of nonsense is the Golden Globes; they didn't give Battlestar Galactica a single nomination, which is honestly just scandalous.
Besides, last year the folks over at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences were so out of touch they didn't even nominate the USS Enterprise for Visual Effects, despite it being a regular winner during its first three seasons.
Honestly, if James Cromwell didn't get an Academy Award nod for playing Zaine Cochrane in First Contact, I don't know who does. Here's another interesting point: the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences completely ignored First Contact, Insurrection, and Nemesis in the visual effects category. They pulled a similar stunt with Terminator 3, yet somehow, as if following some ridiculous rulebook, they nominated the "visual effect" of a girl getting stabbed in the New York Gang.
The bias of these awards is clearly on display again this year with the Best Picture winner, Brokeback Mountain—not because of its artistic merit, but because of how provocative the subject matter is.
I've got a few thoughts on this...
Regarding the Academy, when it comes to movies usually up for special effects, they tend to look at how those effects integrate into the actual story rather than just judging the tech itself... That's why back in 1999, The Matrix beat out The Phantom Menace.
As for the Emmy, their deal is that they basically ignore shows once they hit their stride later in production (meaning from season four onwards), because they're always trying to push newer series to boost ratings... Besides, we've seen lately that TV production has actually become much higher quality than film. 😉
Jessica Davis12 said:The news just reminded me... one of my biggest gripes with the Academy Awards is how Goodfellas didn't even get a nod—not even a single nomination. To me, that’s easily one of the greatest things Hollywood has ever produced. I have no idea who they were catering to that year, but whoever it was, they missed the mark. It just goes to show you that it isn't always about the quality of the film; there's always something else at play. There's no way a movie like that flew under the radar. People ask every year why Scorsese hasn't picked up a statue yet, but personally, he should have won big for this one. I suspect there are some "outside" factors involved (let's be honest, we don't really know what kind of politics go on behind closed doors)
Actually, Goodfellas was nominated for 6 Academy Awards (including Best Picture and Best Director), and it took home one for Best Supporting Actor (Joe Pesci)... 😉
I actually find these kinds of takes pretty hilarious... 😉
Out of its 11 Oscars, Titanic only really took home TWO (2) in those "major" categories; everything else went to technical stuff and the score (which I still listen to all the time)... So why would anyone complain about that? That movie was technically the best-made film of the year, and it earned every single Oscar it got: production design, costumes, cinematography, sound, sound effects, visual effects, and the music.
As for Return of the King, it only swept the Oscars because the previous two films basically ignored the Genius mind (an absolutely overrated movie from that year) and Chicago...
About three or four years ago, a thread popped up on Reddit started by the well-known user Mickey Legend. He went on a massive tear against the Oscars, arguing that the nominees are basically decided in advance, that movies are manufactured specifically to chase trophies, and that certain people just sit around a table to divvy up the awards among themselves.
Back then, I was completely against that line of thinking—even if I do firmly believe the Academy tends to hand out "lifetime achievement" style nods to people who earned their stripes years ago. But after seeing something this morning, my perspective has shifted entirely.
While watching some TV promos for "Walk The Line" with a colleague, I caught a commercial from Fox that claimed the following: "A 5-time Academy Award nominee, including Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Actress..." Since the spot was only about 20 seconds long, my first thought was that they’d made a huge mistake. However, after rewinding and watching it once, then twice, I realized I wasn't hallucinating.
As far as I know, the Oscar nominations haven't even been announced yet (unless I'm mistaken), but if Fox is already running TV spots for their films claiming Oscar wins that haven't even been determined, it casts a very suspicious light on the Academy itself.
I realize most people don't care much about the Oscars—in fact, plenty of people instinctively avoid "award winners," and some even go out of their way to trash them after watching—but to me, this feels like an absolute disgrace to the film industry. It’s proof that nowadays, everything—and I mean absolutely EVERYTHING—is just pure commercialism. I mean, I always knew it was bad, but I'm officially done with movies that seem to exist solely to chase a paycheck rather than art.🙂
Anyway, just wanted to share that with you all... 😉
Elizabeth Price2 said:Look, man, just take a breather. If you can, go outside, grab a drink, and touch some grass. Just step away from the movies for a second.
bubica said:😢 I wasn't expecting any hilarious dialogue while reading through these threads,
I honestly will never understand people who read forum discussions about a movie BEFORE they've actually seen it...
Anyway, this is easily the best Harry Potter film so far—I might even give it another watch later. It was a really pleasant surprise, even though my expectations weren't particularly high...
I liked how the plot started leaning more into that teenage vibe (the formal dance and all the staring at crushes)... 🙂
The ending didn't quite land for me, and I'm not a huge fan of leaving things unresolved, especially since the previous movies didn't really do that, but it's fine. The main thing is that the 150-minute runtime doesn't feel long at all...
PrittPen said:I honestly think that movie is totally overrated... seriously. It feels shallow, lacks any real structure, and frankly, the subject matter just doesn't grab me. Black people dancing in Compton? Please. Treating a local subculture like it's some deep, complex world in one of the most urbanized spots on the planet is a stretch. It’s just hype.
Look, I couldn't care less about them showing off or trying to frame their lifestyle as some kind of profound belief system...
...but those bodies? From the women to the men... MAN, OH MY GOD!! YES, YES, YES!!! That is what I'm talking about! After watching that film, I've officially decided I want to be Black! That's my new life motto! Reverse Jackson! YES!!! 😁
That alone makes this the best movie of the year! 👍
I don't think the movie is all that bad, though it doesn't quite reach the heights of some of Gilliam's other work... It’s a bit of a letdown, honestly, but there are still moments where it manages to be pretty fun...
Caught a movie last night and it was genuinely great... There are definitely things they could have handled differently, but I’m not going to nitpick... I’d go as far as saying it’s one of the best films of the year, especially following Closer...
A really pleasant surprise... Personally, I’m a big fan of Hanson’s work, and I honestly think this movie would have missed the mark if any other director had helmed it...
Cameron Diaz is perfectly fine, but Toni Collette is absolutely brilliant! Not to mention my soft spot for my favorite, Shirley...
While Polanski has once again proven himself to be a master director, I feel like this film is a bit of a misstep in his filmography...
Honestly, after so many movie and even more TV series adaptations of the Dickensian classic, I don't really see the point in filming another one Oliver Twist...
Hats off to the young actors in the film, as well as Ben Kingsley (who just keeps getting better with every role), but I think Polanski could have easily skipped this one...
Anthony Miller13 said:and while hunting for the soundtrack 😬
I have to be honest, the soundtrack isn't exactly great. Honestly, the only decent parts are those little Oompa-Loompas songs; everything else just feels like Danny's recycling his own work from previous Burton films...
It’s got this unusual ending that completely fixes my impression of the whole thing...
I just caught it at the theater and I don't regret it... Honestly, I had to take advantage of the chance to head over to AMC Theatres to see something for a record low price of $6.25... 🙂
Finally, an autobiographical biopic after all these years that actually deserves those top-tier awards—the kind that much weaker movies with similar themes usually snag (looking at you, Ray!!!)...
Joaquin Phoenix delivers the solid performance you’d expect, but Reese Witherspoon is surprisingly convincing here...
It doesn't hit US theaters until early next year, but I’d definitely recommend it to anyone who still cares about quality filmmaking... 🙂
For those who aren't familiar, the movie follows the life, rise, fall, and eventual comeback of the legendary musician Johnny Cash, touching on his family struggles, addiction, and the messy reality of fame...
After being let down by Tim Burton’s Take on Attack on Mars and Planet of the Apes, I have to admit this movie brings him right back to his glory days...
Pure genius! 👍
There are two awkward scenes—both involving some clunky dialogue—but everything else is just charming...
This might actually be Johnny Depp's best performance yet...